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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 7, 2014 | Health Articles
Nearly every adult today has experienced some form of back pain in their lifetime. Whether the pain was caused by lifting something awkwardly or from strenuous activity. More often than not this pain will subside after a period of rest, if it is purely muscular pain. However, spinal disc injuries cause more of an extreme...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 2, 2014 | Health Articles
Consumer Reports has named Chiropractic as the top-rated treatment for the relief of back pain in survey results gathered from over 14,000 people. Chiropractors across the country are honored to receive this important endorsement from America’s most trusted rating organization.
The Survey
The Consumer Reports survey queried 14,000 of their subscribers who had experienced lower back pain in the previous year and had never had surgery for the condition.
The survey was with low back pain which is one of the most common physical ailments with just over 80 percent of people in the United States reporting that they have been bothered by this discomfort at some point in their life. For some 50 percent of these people, the pain has severely limited their activities, caused sleep loss, and interfered with their sex life and the ability to control their weight. Another 50 percent of this group indicated that the pain was severe enough to limit their daily activities for one week or longer. Recurrence of back pain sometime during the year was reported by 88 percent of these people.
The Results
Chiropractic treatment received the highest endorsement for both pain relief and consumer satisfaction of all modalities surveyed. At 59 percent, Chiropractic received the top marks from people who were asked if they were “highly satisfied” with their treatment.
“For the treatment of back pain, few options are better than Chiropractic,” says Glenn Manceaux, D.C., a past president of the American Chiropractic Association. “As shown in this thorough survey, Chiropractic spinal manipulation is an evidence-based and effective treatment for lower back pain and other musculoskeletal injuries. Coupled with the high levels of patient satisfaction, patients should turn to Chiropractic as their first choice.”
An interesting note from the survey is that many of the persons with lower back pain had sought help from five or six different sources in their attempt to find relief. In the end, the majority of these people found the greatest relief and satisfaction from the drug-free, non-invasive treatment options provided by a chiropractor. More frequently than not, low back issues can be reduced or resolved via a combination of Chiropractic manipulation, rehabilitative exercises and lifestyle counseling.
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Why try five or six other remedies when Consumer Reports says the best place for real help and consumer satisfaction is waiting in the treatment room of a chiropractor?
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 10, 2013 | Health Articles
“Dowager’s Hump” can affect any person who spends a lot of their time hunched over or has a severe case of osteoporosis. The professional term for Dowager’s Hump is hyperkyphosis, which is an increase in the forward curvature of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. It is a condition that can either be relatively painless or can cause a great amount of pain and discomfort.
Dowager’s hump is a lot more common in people with osteoporosis and is usually due to what is called a wedge fracture. This happens when the front part of the vertebra (the side facing your chest) collapses. This causes the vertebra to tilt forward, which forces the back to curve and the head to stick out in a forward direction. In some cases the curvature is so severe that it forces the head to look downward. It can turn into a domino effect, with the collapsed vertebra tilting and putting pressure on the one below, causing them too also fracture and tilt. In advanced osteoporosis, the bones of the vertebrae can become so porous that they can fracture as a result of simple tasks, such as lifting something or coughing and sneezing.
Hyperkyphosis Relief
A wedge fracture does not necessarily cause the person pain, and the first signs can be a loss in height or an obvious rounding of the upper back. Other people generally tend to see it before the person suffering from the disorder, as we do not usually view ourselves from the side. A person with hyperkyphosis can also experience neck pain, breathing difficulties, rib pain and loss of appetite. Symptoms can get worse when coughing or sneezing and may be relieved when lying down.
Those people suffering with mild cases of hyperkyphosis may be able to find some relief by participating in yoga. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that elderly women with Dowager’s Hump who participated in yoga classes three times a week for six months, had a reduction in the curvature of their spine. In some cases where Dowager’s Hump is more severe and is causing a lot more pain, there are more invasive treatments available. The surgical treatments vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty consists of an injection of cement into the vertebrae to restore and regain their height, reduce their pain and restore their proper spinal curvature.
Prevention is the Best Form of Treatment
The most desirable treatment is prevention, this involves the strengthening of the bones as much as possible and preventing the loss of bone by eating a healthy diet and trying to achieve the minimum requirement of regular weight-bearing exercise (30 minutes a day, 5 times a week). Maintaining the correct posture is also very important, as habitual slumping eventually causes imbalances of the muscles, and the muscles and ligaments that support the spinal column are weakened, putting additional pressure on the vertebrae, which allows them to slip out of place. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help to keep the vertebrae aligned, along with regular exercise to strengthen the supporting muscles.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 13, 2013 | Health Articles
"Where should I go to relieve my neck and low back pain?" A question that is asked far to often. When you suffer with neck and low back pain you should consider an evaluation first by a qualified chiropractor. The majority of these spinal complaints are caused by irritation and inflammation of muscles, tendons,...
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